President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the military, police, and intelligence agencies to ensure safe and early release of all kidnapped victims, expressing concern over attacks on Kaduna and Niger States, largely targeted at students
The President noted the ongoing deployment of additional security personnel to all troubled areas, urging security outfits to “act swiftly” to rescue all school boys and girls in the affected states and ensure safe return.
President Buhari in a statement issued by his senior special assistant on media and publicity Garba Shehu, Monday evening said the disturbing incidents of kidnapping students, mostly in Northern states, was already threatening to undermine efforts in boosting school enrolments in states that were adjudged educationally backward.
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He called on state governments to ensure compliance with the UN-supported Safe Schools Programme, which the administration had adopted.
The President described the kidnapping as cowardly and despicable, condemning it as an assault on affected families and the nation.
(Editor: Ena Agbanoma)
